Backups, Ransomware and Telecommunications

Ransomware group claims it's "compromised all of Sony systems"

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Newcomer ransomware group RansomedVC claims to have successfully compromised the computer systems of entertainment giant Sony. As ransomware gangs do, it made the announcement on its dark web website, where it sells data that it's stolen from victims' computer networks. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry.

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Maze ransomware operators claim to have breached LG Electronics

Security Affairs

JUNE 25, 2020

Maze ransomware operators claims to have breached the South Korean multinational electronics company LG Electronics. Researchers at Cyble discovered a data leak of LG Electronics published by Maze ransomware operators. Just after the WorldNet Telecommunications, the LG electronics fall as a victim of the Maze ransomware operators.”

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Ransomware world in 2021: who, how and why

SecureList

MAY 12, 2021

As the world marks the second Anti-Ransomware Day, there’s no way to deny it: ransomware has become the buzzword in the security community. Yet, much of the media attention ransomware gets is focused on chronicling which companies fall prey to it. Part I: Three preconceived ideas about ransomware.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 511 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.

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Ransomware review: March 2023

Malwarebytes

MARCH 8, 2023

This article is based on research by Marcelo Rivero, Malwarebytes' ransomware specialist, who builds a monthly picture of ransomware activity by monitoring the information published by ransomware gangs on their Dark Web leak sites. This information represents victims who were successfully attacked but opted not to pay a ransom.

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Octo Tempest cybercriminal group is "a growing concern"—Microsoft

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 27, 2023

.” Since then the group has expanded its range of activities to include targeting organizations providing cable telecommunications, email, and tech services, and partnering with the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Medical research data Advarra stolen after SIM swap

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In the case of Advarra, the ransomware group ALPHV reportedly managed to transfer the executive’s cellphone number, allowing them access to the company’s resources and copy information that the group is now threatening to sell. How to avoid ransomware Block common forms of entry. Create offsite, offline backups.

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Zloader, another botnet, bites the dust

Malwarebytes

APRIL 14, 2022

Zloader has a Domain Generating Algorithm (DGA) embedded within the malware that creates additional domains as a fallback or backup communication channel for the botnet. Over time, those behind Zloader began offering malware as a service, acting as a delivery platform to distribute ransomware such as Ryuk , DarkSide , and BlackMatter.

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Happy 13th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity!

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Kremlin breaks with all tradition and announces that — at the request of the United States — it has arrested 14 people suspected of working for REvil , one of the more ruthless and profitable Russian ransomware groups. Penchukov was arrested after leaving Ukraine to meet up with his wife in Switzerland.

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Becoming an MSSP: Tools, Services & Tips for Managed Security Services

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

According to Jay McBain, an analyst at Forrester Research, spending on IT and telecommunications will be worth about $7 trillion by 2030. The research shows that cyber threats like ransomware have become a top priority for business executives and boards of directors,” said Jon Oltsik, an analyst with ESG. Competition is fierce.

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Raspberry Robin malware used in attacks against Telecom and Governments

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe.

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Scattered Spider x RansomHub: A New Partnership

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This English-speaking collective previously served as an affiliate for ransomware group “ALPHV” and now partners with “RansomHub.” This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. Since at least August 2023, Scattered Spider has been collaborating with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 412 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

Security Affairs

MARCH 26, 2023

NCA infiltrates the cybercriminal underground with fake DDoS-for-hire sites Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 awarded $1,035,000 and a Tesla for 27 0-days CISA announced the Pre-Ransomware Notifications initiative China-linked hackers target telecommunication providers in the Middle East City of Toronto is one of the victims hacked by Clop gang using GoAnywhere (..)

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The Surge of Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks

Pen Test

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Surge of Double Extortion Ransomware Attack s Ransomware attacks have become an increasingly severe threat to organizations around the world. The Evolution of Ransomware into Double Extortion Tactics The Basics of Ransomware Ransomware itself has been around for years.

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Raspberry Robin malware used in attacks against Telecom and Governments

Security Affairs

DECEMBER 24, 2022

The Raspberry Robin worm attacks aimed at telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe. Researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a Raspberry Robin worm campaign targeting telecommunications and government office systems across Latin America, Australia, and Europe.

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Data Loss Prevention for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

CyberEdge Group’s ninth annual Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR) highlighted that ransomware attacks’ main target was mid-sized businesses. Encryption and Data Backup : Encrypting sensitive data in transit and at rest provides additional protection against unauthorised access. Christos is also a writer for Bora.

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Scattered Spider x RansomHub: A New Partnership

Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This English-speaking collective previously served as an affiliate for ransomware group “ALPHV” and now partners with “RansomHub.” This concealed their attack until the environment was encrypted and backups were sabotaged. Since at least August 2023, Scattered Spider has been collaborating with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups.

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2023 Cyber Threat Predictions

Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Lockbit will continue to lead the pack Lockbit are currently the world’s most prolific ransomware group, which can be determined by looking at the activity levels on various groups’ data leak sites. Many groups that have faced law enforcement attention often follow an impactful attack being made against a sensitive target.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

I’m not exaggerating: A s ecure cloud backup solution can save hours, days, months and years of your team’s work. That said, empower your employees with an effective and simple Data Loss Protection solution , allowing Automated backup and restore, deletion control , smooth migration, version control , activity reports, etc.,

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What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In 2018, Australia passed a Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment that permits a five-year jail penalty to be applied to visitors that refuse to provide passwords for all digital devices when crossing the border into Australia. Second, encryption key rotation can render data stored in backups or on removable media inaccessible.

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 516 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Security Affairs

MARCH 23, 2025

million Babuk2 Ransomware: Extortion Attempts Based on False Claims Western Alliance Bank notifies 21,899 customers of data breach Cybercriminals Exploit Checkpoints Driver in a BYOVD Attack! International Press Newsletter Cybercrime Blockchain gaming platform WEMIX hacked to steal $6.1

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How to Stop DDoS Attacks: Prevention & Response

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

However, some criminals also use the DDoS attack to distract victims and cover up evidence of data theft, ransomware, and other attacks. Redundant devices or backup devices will generally be required for a resilient architecture and can be used to restore systems quickly after a DDoS attack. with cloud, software or hardware products.

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Cyber Security Informer

Ransomware group claims it's "compromised all of Sony systems"

Maze ransomware operators claim to have breached LG Electronics

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Ransomware world in 2021: who, how and why

Security Affairs newsletter Round 511 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

Ransomware review: March 2023

Octo Tempest cybercriminal group is "a growing concern"—Microsoft

Medical research data Advarra stolen after SIM swap

Zloader, another botnet, bites the dust

Happy 13th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity!

Becoming an MSSP: Tools, Services & Tips for Managed Security Services

Raspberry Robin malware used in attacks against Telecom and Governments

Scattered Spider x RansomHub: A New Partnership

Security Affairs newsletter Round 412 by Pierluigi Paganini – International edition

The Surge of Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks

Raspberry Robin malware used in attacks against Telecom and Governments

Data Loss Prevention for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

Scattered Spider x RansomHub: A New Partnership

2023 Cyber Threat Predictions

Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

What Is Encryption? Definition, How it Works, & Examples

Security Affairs newsletter Round 516 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

How to Stop DDoS Attacks: Prevention & Response

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